Vito Lopez running for City Council is one of the most offensive things I have ever seen happen in New York City politics. I am disgusted by his behavior, and I am going to work incredibly hard to make sure he never steps foot in City Hall.

And New York Governor Andrew Cuomo:

Vito Lopez should not spend another day in office

And the New York Times Editorial Board:

After doing years of damage to young women who worked for him, Mr. Lopez should not be managing any office, and certainly not at taxpayers’ expense.